Description
Experience the joy of the holidays with this Tasty Christmas Focaccia Same-Day Decorative Loaf. This visually stunning bread, adorned with festive toppings like cherry tomatoes and fresh herbs, not only fills your kitchen with delightful aromas but also impresses your guests at any holiday gathering. Easy to prepare and bursting with flavor, this focaccia is perfect for last-minute entertaining or cozy family dinners.
Ingredients
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- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups warm water (110°F/43°C)
- 2 tsp active dry yeast
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp sea salt
- 2 tbsp fresh rosemary or thyme, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- Optional: ¼ cup pine nuts or olives
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm water and yeast. Let sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
- Gradually mix in flour and sea salt until a shaggy dough forms. Knead on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and transfer it to a parchment-lined baking sheet, stretching it into a desired shape.
- Press cherry tomatoes, herbs, and optional toppings into the surface of the dough.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (75g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg